The Backups service can be individually enabled on an existing Compute Instance and auto-enabled on all new Compute Instances.

Enable the Backups service on an existing Compute Instance

1. Log in to Cloud Manager.

2. From the Linodes page, select the Compute Instance you want to back up.

3. Click the Backups tab.

4. Click Enable Backups.

   

5. A pop-up box is displayed confirming that you intend to enable backups for the specified monthly cost. Click Enable Backups to confirm.

The Backups service is now enabled for the selected Compute Instance.

Auto enroll new Compute Instance in the Backups service

You can automatically enroll all new Compute Instances in the Backups service.

1. Log in to Cloud Manager.

2. Click the Account link in the sidebar, then select the Settings tab.

3. In the Backup Auto Enrollment panel, click on the switch to enable backups on all new Compute Instance.

   

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Enabling this setting does not retroactively enroll any previously created Compute Instancea in the Backups service.